Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: Lectroid on June 03, 2023, 01:51:17 pm
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This post may seem misplaced but I just found the "Truth About Vintage Amps" podcasts, featuring amp tech Skip Simmons. I couldn't think of a better place to bring it up.
If you're a new builder or just want to hear an hour's worth of intelligent tube amp talk, check it out. There's about 120 episodes so far. Mostly the host asks Simmons (and/or guests) amp questions sent in from listeners (tube amps only). Our global moderators may not get much substance from it but as a new builder, I learn a lot. If your SO is anything like mine, his/her ears slap shut audibly when you bring up amp-related topics, so it's nice to listen to conversation about: tube amps, musings, amp-related guests, some nerd humor, lots of classic amps, a little amp industry news, and a recipe or two usually thrown in.
Today the episode featured a 24 y/o electrical engineer who built a 1920s amp from the ground up, including making his own triodes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UEfqAWb3fE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UEfqAWb3fE).
It reminds me of hanging out here. Recommended.
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Love this podcast. It’s like Cartalk for guitar amps